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4/25/2025
Contact your state senator to push for action on HB 2. Plus: Make a plan to vote in May 3 local elections, where school matters might be on your ballot. Early voting is underway.
4/25/2025
This week in the Senate, committees heard bills dealing with student rights, Holocaust education, and educator misconduct, along with a vague electioneering bill.
4/25/2025
In the words of Davy Crockett, the “party handcuff” finally broke the public education blockade against vouchers in Texas.
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